Marcos
Marcos: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marcos
- A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Mark.
Etymology
From Romance (Spanish Marcos and Portuguese Marcos).
How popular is Marcos?
Since 1880, 162 girls and 53,580 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcos (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4643 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #224 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #517 for boys, with 579 babies given the name.
Names similar to Marcos
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Sibling name ideas for Marcos
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Marcos FAQ
What does the name Marcos mean?
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Mark. From Romance (Spanish Marcos and Portuguese Marcos).
What is the origin of the name Marcos?
Marcos is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Marcos?
Since 1880, 162 girls and 53,580 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcos (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4643 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #224 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #517 for boys, with 579 babies given the name.
Is Marcos a boy or girl name?
Marcos is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 162 girls and 53,580 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.